PO6 3YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO6 3YB

PO6 3YB, Portsmouth has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.34 per 1,000 population. This PO6 3YB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO6 postcode area, which has experienced 337 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO6 3YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO6 3YB, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO6 3YB area, explore the PO6 3YB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO6 3YB area, visit the PO6 3YB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-28.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO6 3YB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cavell Drive with total crimes: 16
  • Spur Road with total crimes: 7
  • Ashurst Road with total crimes: 7

PO6 3YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.34-28.89%
Criminal damage and arson99.4328.57%
Other theft72.6516.67%
Drugs42.06-33.33%
Public order41.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Possession of weapons31.18200.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.41-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson713.2716.67%
Drugs62.060.00%
Other theft61.77100.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Public order20.88-81.82%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.4750.00%
Public order1114.1583.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.77150.00%
Shoplifting41.4733.33%
Other theft31.18-50.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.4375.00%
Public order62.06-57.14%
Other theft61.7720.00%
Vehicle crime61.77100.00%
Shoplifting31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Drugs20.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.23-25.58%
Public order149.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.130.00%
Other theft52.36-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-63.64%
Drugs41.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Shoplifting10.88-80.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.9548.28%
Criminal damage and arson1112.68120.00%
Other theft113.24175.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2433.33%
Public order62.36-57.14%
Shoplifting51.77-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.343.57%
Public order148.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.1350.00%
Shoplifting61.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-28.57%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.26250.00%
Public order62.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Other theft31.18-57.14%
Other crime20.88-33.33%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.876.06%
Other theft710.3275.00%
Public order72.06-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0650.00%
Burglary30.880.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.57-19.51%
Public order129.7371.43%
Other theft43.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.2846.43%
Public order712.0940.00%
Vehicle crime32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.280.00%
Other theft68.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.470.00%
Public order51.470.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202445
July 202448
June 202432
May 202432
April 202443
March 202429
February 202428
January 202435
December 202333
November 202341
October 202328

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO6 3YB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cavell Drive
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spur Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashurst Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sundridge Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Chipstead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tankerton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Fairfield Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Fourth Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Arran Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Herne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Colchester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Mablethorpe Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lister Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westerham Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Pebmarsh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hockley Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Chatham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Peterborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Old Wymering Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. First Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1